Valle Verde Health Facility, Santa Barbara
900 Calle De Los Amigos, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 · 1.2 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality5/5
- 80 beds
- Nonprofit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Santa Barbara, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Channel Islands Post Acute
How Does Channel Islands Post Acute Rate?
Channel Islands Post Acute is a 156-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Barbara, CA. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on May 9, 2025, cited 10 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.1 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 10
- Certified beds
- 156
3880 Via Lucero
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | May 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 10 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 3 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Channel Islands Post Acute who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 3.0% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.5% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 1.5% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.8% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 6.1% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 156 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 144 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | POWERS PARK HEALTHCARE INC |
| Chain or affiliated group | THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | May 2012 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Channel Islands Post Acute
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- Staffing4/5
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Mission Park Healthcare Center, Santa Barbara
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- Inspections5/5
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
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Buena Vista Care Center, Santa Barbara
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
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